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Richmond Council adopts ordinance requiring expanded economic‑interest disclosures for certain board appointees
Summary
The council adopted ordinance 2025‑209, requiring Richmond appointees to selected boards and commissions to file expanded statements of economic interest to boost transparency; discussion focused on which bodies and whether non‑salaried appointees are included.
Richmond’s City Council on Dec. 15 adopted an ordinance (2025‑209) that requires Richmond appointees to certain boards and commissions to file detailed statements of economic interest similar to those completed by elected officials.
Councilmember Kenya Gibson, the ordinance’s lead sponsor, said the measure aims to “provide the same comprehensive approach for everyone that participates in boards and commissions which make substantial financial decisions,” a step she described as improving “transparency and accountability.” Supporters — including…
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